{"product_id":"botanical-interests-basil-six-basil-blend","title":"Basil Six Basil Blend Seeds 1g - Botanical Interests Gourmet Variety Mix for Culinary Gardens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Interests Six Basil Blend - Gourmet Basil Variety Mix Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover a world of basil flavors in one packet\u003c\/strong\u003e with Botanical Interests Six Basil Blend Seeds. This \u003cem\u003eexciting gourmet mix\u003c\/em\u003e includes six different basil varieties with diverse flavors, colors, and aromas - perfect for culinary exploration, creating amazing pesto variations, and adding variety to your herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Six Basil Blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix Varieties in One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diverse mix of basil types for flavor exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Flavors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, spicy, citrus, and anise notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green and purple foliage adds visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Pesto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create unique pesto blends with different flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each variety suits different dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e All varieties have similar growing requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick leaves regularly for fresh flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pots and kitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant leaves enhance garden and kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical Interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six Basil Blend (Ocimum basilicum - multiple varieties)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual herb (mix of 6 varieties)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches (varies by variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties May Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet basil, Thai basil, lemon basil, purple basil, and specialty types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6-8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season herb; 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